Creamy Chicken and Rice Recipe, One-Pot Meal - NatashasKitchen.com
"Creamy chicken and rice is so satisfying and a one-pot meal! This chicken and rice recipe has all the creaminess of risotto and heartiness of plov. Keeper!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup olive oil
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4 Tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
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1 med onion (finely diced)
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2 large carrots (grated or cut into matchsticks)
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1 1/2 lbs boneless (skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces)
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2 tsp salt (we used sea salt, divided)
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1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
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2 bay leaves (optional)
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1 cup dry white wine such as Chardonnay
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5 cups hot low sodium chicken broth
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2 cups medium grain rice such as Jasmine rice (un-rinsed**)
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1 head garlic
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1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley (finely chopped)
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1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)